A Different Kind of External Soul Bone

As for the Soul-Eater Demon Spider, it is no exaggeration to say that its resentment toward Lan Si far exceeded that of the Man Faced Demon Spider. First, while it held the upper hand and possessed absolute confidence, it was shot through the abdomen by Lan Si using an AK47 automatic rifle, losing its web-binding ability—a crucial means of control. Then, relying on the might of the Clear Sky Bamboo Shoot, Lan Si hammered it relentlessly, sending it into a chaotic, wailing frenzy as it fled for its life.

It had finally encountered a powerful female Soul Master in the midst of absorbing a soul ring, thinking that if it could only devour her, it could recover to its peak and see its cultivation soar.

Yet, before it could even get close to Qian Renxue, Lan Si caught up. The opponent gave it no chance at all, subjecting it to another brutal beating until it was hammered to death amidst pain and wails.

To say nothing of the future, it is likely the only 2,500-year-old Soul-Eater Demon Spider in the current soul beast world to have been defeated and killed by a human Soul Master who had just turned level thirty.

How could it not be resentful?

Consequently, the soul ring energy impact Lan Si endured this time was unprecedentedly fierce and violent.

But Lan Si successfully weathered it. Borrowing the excess-age energy within the Soul-Eater Demon Spider's soul ring, he not only raised his soul power to level thirty-two and broke through the fourth layer of both the Supreme Universe Art and the Five Thunders Heart Art, but he also obtained the Soul-Eater Demon Spider's External Soul Bone.

"I have to say, your luck is truly frightening. Not only did you survive, but you even triggered the one-in-a-million External Soul Bone—and it's the External Soul Bone of the Soul-Eater Demon Spider, the most violent and vicious among soul beasts. Honestly, even I find it hard not to be tempted."

Qian Renxue walked over, her gaze complex as she examined Lan Si's current state. For a fleeting moment, she saw the shadow of the woman she loathed in Lan Si, because that woman's second martial soul was the evolved version of the Soul-Eater Demon Spider: the Soul-Eater Spider Emperor.

"Just luck." Stowing the External Soul Bone into his body, Lan Si smiled calmly. "Besides, even if I gave this soul bone to you, you wouldn't absorb it."

"Why?" Hearing this, Qian Renxue was clearly intrigued. A strange glint flashed in her eyes as she couldn't help but ask, "You should know that this External Soul Bone is the most special and rarest type of soul bone, a unique existence outside the six major categories. Its value is almost comparable to a top-tier Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone. Furthermore, it can evolve along with the Soul Master. In terms of value and rarity, it is second only to a hundred-thousand-year soul ring. At least in my knowledge, you are only the second person to possess an External Soul Bone."

"It's simple." A gentle smile appeared on Lan Si's face. He stared intently into Qian Renxue's bright, blue-gold pupils and smiled, "This soul bone is too ugly; it doesn't suit you."

"You—" Qian Renxue was stunned. A blush instantly appeared on her pretty face, and she hurriedly turned away, her jade hand gently stroking her chest as she let out a long breath. For a split second just now, she had actually been charmed by this brat who was barely over twelve years old.

After a while, Qian Renxue calmed her fluttering heart. Her eyes met Lan Si's clear, unblemished gaze once more, and she changed the subject: "Every soul bone has a corresponding soul bone skill. What effects does this External Soul Bone of yours have?"

Hearing this, Lan Si released the External Soul Bone again. This time, the control was much easier than before. The eight long legs moved rapidly, creating a series of purple phantoms in the air. In the blink of an eye, Lan Si circled around Qian Renxue and came to a stop.

He explained to Qian Renxue thoughtfully, "It seems most are passive skills. After releasing the External Soul Bone, I discovered that all my stats, including soul power, speed, and strength, have increased by fifty percent."

"Beyond that, it seems to have inherited the Soul-Eater Demon Spider's ability to devour soul power and absorb toxins, capable of fully replenishing my own soul power consumption and neutralizing poisons."

"Its physical utility is also exceptionally outstanding; it can jump, climb, and is extremely sharp. It also comes with barbs invisible to the naked eye, giving it strong offensive capabilities and an added venomous attribute."

"That is all I know about this External Soul Bone for now."

After speaking, Lan Si shrugged slightly, thinking to himself, Isn't this about the same as the Man Faced Demon Spider External Soul Bone ability of Tang San in the original work?

However, it seemed to have one extra ability: the capacity to sense soul power in the air through the countless tiny barbs on the Eight Spider Soul Bone.

Hearing this, Qian Renxue looked at Lan Si with the eyes one might reserve for a monster. Setting aside its unsightly appearance, she admitted that she felt envious of Lan Si.

Qian Renxue continued to ask, "Then what is your third soul skill?"

"About that..." Just then, Lan Si's stomach let out a loud, uncooperative growl.

The scene turned awkward.

"Sorry, I haven't eaten since yesterday noon. How about I go find something to eat first? I'll introduce it to you later?" Lan Si said.

"In this wilderness, where are you going to find food? I have some dry rations here; just make do with them." Qian Renxue rolled her eyes, took an exquisite food box from her storage soul tool, and tossed it to Lan Si.

Lan Si caught the food box and, without even looking at it, stored it into the Heart of the Sea Blue. He spoke eloquently, "You can't say that. This Star Dou Great Forest is full of food everywhere. Wait here a moment; I'll be right back."

As he spoke, Lan Si didn't wait for Qian Renxue to reply. He tapped his toes on the ground, leaped onto a nearby large tree, and disappeared after a few flashes.

The next moment, the two Title Douluo, Snake Lance and Pufferfish, emerged from the shadows and knelt on one knee behind Qian Renxue.

"Young Mistress, this child's talent is so outstanding, and now he has obtained a one-in-a-million External Soul Bone. Should we report this to the Pope and recruit him? If that fails, while his soul bone hasn't fully fused yet, we could..." Snake Lance Douluo asked respectfully.

"Haven't you already sent a message to that woman?" Qian Renxue glanced over, her expression cold.

"Please forgive me, Young Mistress." A cold sweat dripped down Snake Lance Douluo's forehead as he said, somewhat terrified.

"Go tell that woman now that Lan Si is my friend. No one is allowed to harbor designs on him, or I will be at odds with them to the death," Qian Renxue said coldly.

"Yes." Upon hearing this, Snake Lance did not hesitate. He responded respectfully, his figure turning into a phantom as he vanished into the forest.

Pufferfish Douluo watched the spot where Snake Lance had disappeared and broke into a cold sweat for him. It was the first time he had seen Qian Renxue so angry. One had to know that whether it was Bibi Dong or Qian Renxue's grandfather, Qian Daoliu, either could end them at any moment; offending either side was a thankless task.

His eyes darted around, and Pufferfish Douluo carefully changed the subject: "Young Mistress, we have been out for nearly half a month this time. If we don't return to the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace soon, they will grow suspicious."

"I know. We will return shortly. You may withdraw." Hearing that she had to return to the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, Qian Renxue waved her hand impatiently. She had entered the palace in her youth, and her infiltration had lasted over ten years.

More than a decade of living behind a mask had caused her to miss out on the best parts of her childhood and youth. Only when her soul power reached a bottleneck and she came out to hunt for soul rings could she relax a little, making her feel like a person rather than a tool.

This was the main reason why she chose the Star Dou Great Forest instead of the closer Sunset Forest to hunt for soul rings.